While Lewisville offers fun activities year-round, visiting during one of the area’s annual events can make a great trip even better. There’s always something going on in Lewisville, with opportunities galore for enjoying the music, food, culture, and history of the North Texas region.

So if you’re feeling festive, check out this list of the best annual events held in Old Town Lewisville and its neighboring communities. And don’t wait to book your hotel reservations as these events are some of the most popular times to visit.

April

Lewisville ColorPalooza
ColorPalooza features a wide variety of exhibits and interactive events with a “spring feel” for the whole family. Free admission with some activities at a nominal charge. Visitors will get to show off their artistic abilities, watch skilled artists create one-of-a kind sculptures and paintings, marvel at colorful sidewalk chalk art, and learn how to better care for the Earth and make their homes more environmentally friendly. There is an emphasis on interactive events for children, including inflatable play structures and creative arts and crafts stations. Everyone will enjoy the cultural dance and music performances on stage.

May

Keeping Tradition Alive
Keeping Tradition Alive is held in conjunction with a multi-national firefighter symposium focusing on honor corps activities. Enjoy firefighters from across the world performing a public concert showcasing bagpipes and drums. Food, beverages, kids’ activities and a performance by a regional band completes the event. Admission is free.

June

Sounds of Lewisville
Sounds of Lewisville is an eclectic summer concert series that takes place Tuesday nights in June and July in Wayne Ferguson Plaza in Old Town Lewisville. Admission is free.

Best Little Brewfest in Texas
The City of Lewisville partners with Cloud 9 Charities to produce Best Little Brewfest in Texas, the only craft beer festival where 100% of the proceeds are designated for charity. The event includes beer sampling and a brewing competition, live bands on two stages, and food trucks. Over 95 breweries will be present with more than 200 labels represented.

July

Sounds of Lewisville
Sounds of Lewisville is an eclectic summer concert series that takes place Tuesday nights in June and July in Wayne Ferguson Plaza in Old Town Lewisville. Admission is free.

Liberty by the Lake
Held in The Colony, this signature Independence Day tradition includes live music, parade, children’s activities, business vendors, fun run/walk, salsa shootout and a fireworks finale that rivals any in North Texas. Local restaurants and food vendors also will be on-site selling a variety of fares.

August

Highland Village Balloon Festival
Watch an explosion of color as enormous hot-air balloons lift off at the Highland Village Balloon Festival presented by Lions Club. Spectators on the ground can get into the high-flying spirit with tethered balloon rides, 5K/fun run, classic car show and kids’ zone. Enjoy musical entertainment, food, arts and crafts booths, and raffle.

September

Lewisville Western Days
Western Days is Lewisville’s two-day music, arts, and food festival that is considered one of its premier events. Enjoy activities such as top bands on three stages, the Cattle Drive Parade, gunfight re-enactments, mechanical bull rides, car show, Western art exhibit, Native American dancers, and the World Tamale-Eating Championship.

November

American Heroes: A Salute to Veterans
Pay tribute to past and present U.S. military service members at the American Heroes Festival: A Salute to Veterans held in The Colony. This celebration of veterans offers a fun run/walk, car/bike/truck show, silent auction, family entertainment, carnival, patriotic ceremonies, live music, and a spectacular fireworks finale.